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The Brattle Theater hosted the annual Bugs Bunny Film Festival.

Brattle Theater hosts 25th edition of ‘Bugs Bunny Film Festival’

Luiza Loyo, news correspondent March 11, 2020

Amid posters of Alfred Hitchcock and a Casablanca-themed mural, it is clear that the owners of the Brattle Theatre love film. Running from Feb. 15 to Feb. 23, the Brattle held its 25th annual “Bugs Bunny Film Festival.” Shown in uncut 35mm film, the festival featured shorts...

Anthrocon convention drew lots of "fursonas."

Anthro New England convention links furries to LGBTQ+ community

Arden Heminway, news correspondent February 27, 2020

Luca the Fox, who is green with massive serrated ears and an unmissable rainbow tail was just one of the over 2,500 furries in attendance at Boston’s Anthro New England convention, or ANE, at Boston Park Plaza this past weekend. The furry community is a subculture that enjoys...

The MassArt Museum held its grand opening on Feb. 22.

MassArt Museum opening brings free art to community

Marisa Lijoi, news staff February 26, 2020

On Feb. 22, Massachusetts College of Art and Design cut the ribbon and unveiled its galleries at the grand opening of its new community museum, the MassArt Museum, providing a space for free community art in the city of Boston. MassArt students and faculty, along with community...

Christelle Girimana plays the role of Queen Elizabeth I.

Column: ‘Mary Stuart’: A play about the 1500s? Think again.

Pavithra Rajesh February 19, 2020

On the eve of the opening night of “Mary Stuart,” dozens of the Northeastern cast members mentally prepare themselves for their show the following day. They soon have to embody several historical figures, including the prominent identities of Mary Stuart, the queen of Scotland,...

Composting at Northeastern University, or CANU, is promoting composting around campus.

Incoming club plans to make campus composting accessible

Petrina Danardatu, news staff February 19, 2020

Composting at Northeastern University, or CANU, is hoping to be accepted as an official student organization in the upcoming fall semester.  The mission of CANU, according to founder and fourth-year finance major Rebekah Davis, is to get students more access to composting...

Recap of the 2020 Academy Awards

Recap of the 2020 Academy Awards

Marisa Lijoi, news staff February 14, 2020

The 92nd annual Academy Awards aired this past Sunday on CBS, bringing us exciting performances and historic wins. The Oscars made history this year with the film “Parasite” winning in four major categories.  “Parasite,” a psychological thriller directed by South...

The "Reimagining Home" exhibit is on display at the MFA right now.

Review: ‘Reimagining Home’ Photography Exhibit at the MFA

Kelly Chan, deputy lifestyle editor February 12, 2020

Man versus nature has been a common battle throughout history. However, when brought together, each element can bring out beauty from the other. As of Jan. 11, the Museum of Fine Arts has opened a new exhibit that features the photography of two Iranian artists, Bahman Jalali...

81% of people fail at completing their New Year's resolutions.

Why people can’t stick to their New Year’s resolutions

Sarah Olender, lifestyle editor February 5, 2020

It’s the beginning of February, which means that 45 percent of people have already given up on their New Year’s resolutions, according to a study conducted by the University of Scranton.  The study found that within the first week of the year, 77 percent of people stayed...

Bobette Buster is a Northeastern professor who made the documentary film "Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound."

Professor Bobette Buster ‘Making Waves’ and making a splash in the film industry

Nico Malabuyo, news staff February 5, 2020

From the classroom to the camera, Professor Bobette Buster has earned respect and admiration through her distinguished work in film. Buster grew up loving movies and the stories they told. This love sparked an ambition to pursue a career in film.  Buster attended the University...

Billie Eilish took home four awards from the Grammys on Jan. 26.

Recap of the 2020 Grammy Awards

Marisa Lijoi, news correspondent February 3, 2020

The 2020 Grammy Awards turned into a night of legendary performances, heartfelt tributes and record-breaking results.  The 62nd annual ceremony aired Sunday on CBS and featured a variety of special performances honoring the top musical artists of the year.  Among some...

People attend the MFA for the "Drawing in the Galleries" event every Wednesday night.

MFA drawing event aims to increase art accessibility

Sasha Shrestha, news correspondent January 30, 2020

While 20 people silently sketched out the live model in the gallery of the Museum of Fine Arts, Elsa Zhao was not sketching hers as others were. Instead, she decided to sketch one of the Rococo-style portraits in the Ann and William Elfers Gallery. The gallery holds magnificent...

The Museum of Science is hosting a David Bowie space exhibit in the planetarium.

Review: Nightlife redefined: A Bowie experience that is out of this world

Mihiro Shimano, news correspondent January 29, 2020

With an unusual mix of science, technology and art, James Wetzel, producer of the adult programs at the Museum of Science, coordinated the David Bowie Experience at the Charles Hayden Planetarium. The audience, made up of many Bowie fans, were enchanted by the astronomy and...